The role of physical rehabilitation in stem cell transplantation patients

Steinberg, Amir; Asher, Arash; Bailey, Charlotte; Fu, Jack B.

doi:10.1007/s00520-015-2744-3

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“…Their findings demonstrated that one of the key factors in the improvement of life quality and survival of patients undergoing stem cell transplant was supportive care, especially physical medicine and rehabilitation. [31]…”

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Effects of nonpharmacological interventions on reducing fatigue after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

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Fatigue is one of the main complaints of patients undergoing allogeneic and autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Since nonpharmacological interventions are cost-effective and causes fewer complications, this study aimed to review the studies performed on the effects of nonpharmacological interventions on fatigue in patients undergoing HSCT during September 2016. MEDLINE, CINAHL, Scientific Information Database, IranMedex, PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus, Magiran, and IRANDOC databases were searched using Persian and English keywords. A total of 1217 articles were retrieved, 21 of which were used in this study. Exercise is known as an effective intervention in alleviating physical and mental problems of patients undergoing stem cell transplant. This review-based study showed that nonpharmacological methods such as exercise might be effective in decreasing fatigue in patients undergoing stem cell transplant. There is a multitude of studies on some of the complementary and alternative therapy methods, such as music therapy, yoga, relaxation, and therapeutic massage. These studies demonstrated the positive effects of the aforementioned therapies on reduction of fatigue in patients undergoing stem cell transplantation. All the investigated methods in this study were nonaggressive, safe, and cost-effective and could be used along with common treatments or even as an alternative for pharmacological treatments for the reduction, or elimination of fatigue in patients undergoing stem cell transplantation. Given the advantages of complementary and alternative medicine, conducting further studies on this issue is recommended to reduce fatigue in patients after stem cell transplantation.

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Effects of nonpharmacological interventions on reducing fatigue after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

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“…In contrast to the scarcity of studies related to physical impairment during the acute post-transplant period, numerous studies have assessed physical impairment during the long term-post-transplant period and rehabilitation in patients that received HSCT (6,18,19). These studies generally evaluated physical function using the 6-min walk test, 50-foot walking time, repeated sit-to-stand movement, KPS, the ECOG scale, and questionnaires.…”

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Importance of Monitoring Physical Function for Quality of Life Assessments in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study

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Shin

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Background/Aim: Physical function is known to decrease after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), with the most substantial impairment noted at 90 days post-transplantation. Little is known about the natural course of physical function during the acute post-transplant period preciously. The aim of the study was to monitor the changes in physical function through serial evaluations of the physical function, and identify the effect of physical function on QoL during the acute post-transplant period. Patients and Methods: This prospective cohort study included 41 patients admitted for planned autologous or allogeneic HSCT. Physical impairment was evaluated with decrease in the de Morton Mobility Index (DEMMI) every week and defined as a DEMMI score of more than 2 points after HSCT. The outcome variables for QoL included visual analogue scale (

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“…In addition, since higher compliance to the home exercise program was associated with higher QOL, patients treated with HSCT should be supported to regularly participate in an exercise program. There is enough data suggesting possible bene cial effects of supervised or non-supervised exercise programs on not only QOL but also physical, psychological, cardiopulmonary functions for patients undergoing HSCT [19,20]. Telehealth technologies are now facilitated to be used by health care professionals to screen cancer patients' health care and supportive care needs [21,22].…”

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Screening Supportive Care Needs, Compliance to Exercise Program, Quality of Life, and Anxiety Level During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Individuals Treated with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Kabak

Uysal

Düger

2020

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Purpose: Primary aim was to address supportive care needs, compliance to exercise program, quality of life level (QOL), and anxiety level during the COVID-19 pandemic in individuals treated with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Secondary aim was to investigate differences in outcome measures in terms of gender and to determine associated factors with supportive care needs and compliance to exercise program during pandemic.Methods: The present study included individuals treated with HSCT and previously consulted to physical therapy. Data were collected by interviewing with participants on phone. Supportive care needs were assessed by using Supportive Care Needs Survey-Short Form 29TR. Compliance to the exercise program was recorded as percentage of walking duration to the recommended duration during the last week. The European Cancer Research and Treatment Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire-Cancer30 was used to assess QOL. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-I and Visual Analogue Scale were used to assess anxiety level. Results: Totally 106 individuals were included. The psychological and physical supportive care needs were predominant in participants. Compliance to exercise program was low during the pandemic. Anxiety level was low, yet anxiety about COVID-19 was moderate severity in participants. Supportive care needs were correlated with anxiety level, performance level, duration after HSCT, and QOL (p˂0.05). Compliance to exercise program was associated with performance level and QOL (p˂0.05). Conclusion: Our results offer supportive telehealth interventions should be considered during the COVID-19 pandemic for individuals treated with HSCT to decrease unmet supportive care needs and anxiety, to increase QOL, and to reduce isolation related physical inactivity.

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The role of physical rehabilitation in stem cell transplantation patients

Cited by 56 publications

References 71 publications

Effects of nonpharmacological interventions on reducing fatigue after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

Effects of nonpharmacological interventions on reducing fatigue after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

Importance of Monitoring Physical Function for Quality of Life Assessments in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study

Screening Supportive Care Needs, Compliance to Exercise Program, Quality of Life, and Anxiety Level During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Individuals Treated with Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

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